Abel Sanchez assesses Andre Ward as a potential opponent for Gennady Golovkin

Post-fight coverage from the Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, California, as trainer Abel Sanchez gives his thoughts on Andre Ward’s victory over Edwin Rodriguez while assessing him as a possible opponent for his fighter, middleweight champ Gennady Golovkin
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Harold Lederman says Pacquiao vs. Rios will be a war; claims Brandon’s best shot at winning is by knockout

HBO’s Harold Lederman in Ontario, Calif. this past weekend (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

The pieces are starting to fall into place for this weekend’s showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios in China.

Earlier today, Team Pacquiao touched down in Macau, while other media members from all parts of the globe have also begun their trek to the city in advance of the HBO pay per view event

One man who will likely be ringside at the fight is longtime HBO unofficial judge Harold Lederman.

Catching up with Lederman this past weekend in Ontario, Calif. in advance of Andre Ward’s victory over Edwin Rodriguez, the affable New Yorker showed enthusiasm towards boxing’s next big duel
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Former amateur foe Demetrius Andrade set to join Shawn Porter’s Las Vegas training camp ahead of clash with Devon Alexander

Shawn and Kenny Porter in Ontario, Calif. on Saturday (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

Ever since relocating his training base to Las Vegas earlier this year, welterweight contender Shawn Porter has continued to improve as fighter.

His two performances in 2013, a whitewash unanimous decision over Canada’s Phil Lo Greco in May and a redemption victory over Julio Diaz in a hotly-contested rematch in September, have shown us the best of the Akron, Ohio native.

Porter is presently embedded in camp inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club at the moment, as he continues to grind towards his Dec. 7 clash on Showtime against IBF champion Devon Alexander.

And while the work has thus far been hard, there are some big moves happening that will surely add to the intensity of the camp.
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Lou Dibella saw things in Andre Ward’s performance that makes him believe Golovkin has a shot

Chris Robinson catches up with promoter Lou Dibella in Ontario, California, following Andre Ward’s convincing victory over his fighter, previously undefeated Edwin Rodriguez. Check out the clip to hear what Dibella has to say about Ward facing off with WBA middleweight king Gennady Golovkin one day.
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Exclusive: Andre Ward on facing Chavez Jr., being the best, the Golovkin hype, and staying strong

Post-fight coverage as Chris Robinson catches up with WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward (27-0, 14 KO’s) backstage following his big victory over Edwin Rodriguez. Hear what Ward had to say about the fight, his training camp, overcoming the doubters, possible matches with Gennady Golovkin and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and much more
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Andre Ward: ‘I’m not hating on Gennady Golovkin’

More post-fight coverage from the Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, California, as WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward (27-0, 14 KO’s) speaks following his dominating victory over Edwin Rodiguez. In this clip, Ward takes a look at a possible duel with WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin
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Virgil Hunter feels Gennady Golovkin vs. Andre Ward will one day happen if GGG moves up in weight

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Virgil Hunter following Andre Ward’s dominant 12-round decision victory over Edwin Rodriguez on Saturday night in Ontario, California. Check out the video to hear what Hunter had to say about the fight as well as the possibility of Ward facing Gennady Golovkin one day if the WBA middleweight champion moves up in weight
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Roy Jones Jr. breaks down the keys to Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana

Chris Robinson continues to speak with boxing legend Roy Jones Jr., as the four-division world champion gives his thoughts on the Showtime clash on Dec. 14 between WBA welterweight champion Adrien Broner and Argentina’s Marcos Maidana
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Lou Dibella saw things in Andre Ward’s performance that makes him believe Golovkin has a shot

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Chris Robinson catches up with promoter Lou Dibella in Ontario, California, following Andre Ward’s convincing victory over his fighter, previously undefeated Edwin Rodriguez. Check out the clip to hear what Dibella has to say about Ward facing off with WBA middleweight king Gennady Golovkin one day.
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Exclusive: Andre Ward on facing Chavez Jr., being the best, the Golovkin hype, and staying strong

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Post-fight coverage as Chris Robinson catches up with WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward (27-0, 14 KO’s) backstage following his big victory over Edwin Rodriguez. Hear what Ward had to say about the fight, his training camp, overcoming the doubters, possible matches with Gennady Golovkin and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and much more
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Andre Ward: ‘I’m not hating on Gennady Golovkin’

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More post-fight coverage from the Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, California, as WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward (27-0, 14 KO’s) speaks following his dominating victory over Edwin Rodiguez. In this clip, Ward takes a look at a possible duel with WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin
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Virgil Hunter feels Gennady Golovkin vs. Andre Ward will one day happen if GGG moves up in weight

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Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Virgil Hunter following Andre Ward’s dominant 12-round decision victory over Edwin Rodriguez on Saturday night in Ontario, California. Check out the video to hear what Hunter had to say about the fight as well as the possibility of Ward facing Gennady Golovkin one day if the WBA middleweight champion moves up in weight
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Roy Jones Jr. breaks down the keys to Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana

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Chris Robinson continues to speak with boxing legend Roy Jones Jr., as the four-division world champion gives his thoughts on the Showtime clash on Dec. 14 between WBA welterweight champion Adrien Broner and Argentina’s Marcos Maidana
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Marco Antonio Barrera breaks down Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios: ‘It is a complicated fight for both of them’

Former three-division champion Marco Antonio Barrera facing off with Manny Pacquiao in their rematch (Photo: Will Hart – HBO)

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By Chris Robinson

Despite the contrasting styles of each man, the one general consensus amongst boxing insiders is that the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios match is going to be an entertaining affair.

Taking place from the Venetian Resort in Macau, China on HBO pay per view, the boxing world will see first-hand how Pacquiao’s unorthodox, left-handed attack matches up with the aggressive style that Rios possesses.

While odds makers have Pacquiao a noticeable favorite heading into the match, former two-time Pacquiao foe Marco Antonio Barrera envisions a difficult task ahead for each guy.
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Roy Jones Jr. admits that Andre Ward would have been a threat to him if he was in his prime

Chris Robinson shares a few words with boxing legend and former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. in Ontario, Calif. prior to the Andre Ward vs. Edwin Rodriguez weigh-in. Hear what Roy had to say about the fight as well as how much of a threat Ward would have been to him during his peak years
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